About Us
Devoted to American Farmers Regenerating the Land
Soil Regen offers comprehensive regenerative agriculture consulting services, guiding producers, land managers, and owners in implementing conservation and regenerative management practices to improve soil ecology, water quality, and return on investment (ROI). Their nutrient management consulting provides tailored advice for enhancing production efficiency through customized soil and foliar prescriptions. Using advanced assessments such as the Haney Soil Test, they analyze soil health, vegetation, and ecosystem performance, offering multi-year monitoring and specialized tests like PLFA for microbial health insights. Soil Regen also assists with both transitional and long-term farm planning, helping producers move toward sustainable practices. In research and development, they investigate the impact of regenerative agriculture on soil biology, carbon storage, and nutrient cycling. They evaluate agricultural products in regenerative systems through efficiency testing, and they promote knowledge-sharing by organizing educational events, webinars, and training sessions. Soil Regen has also developed Regenerative Verified™ and Regeneratively Grown™ certifications to recognize products grown on regeneratively managed land.
Our Story
It all started with a road trip. After over a year of being isolated due to Covid, we all finally came together again for a soil health tour of the South, Midwest and Great Plains. We went home with the conviction that NOW is the time to really put our passion for regenerative ag and commitment to farmers to work.......together.
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Russell and Liz have a diverse skill set that perfectly complements each other. Together we are the #regenrebels, breaking away from the traditional industrial ag and food system. From how to set up a planter, to soil testing, to carbon markets and farmer direct marketing, we have it all. And combined with our team of consultants, our practical knowledge ranges from ranching, row-crop farming to hemp production.
We believe that the foundation of agriculture starts from the ground up with soil/plant interactions. The dynamic biological interactions within the soil provide the key to crop health and profitability. Regenerative Agriculture enhances soil function, leading to soil health and crop resilience. Through education and boots on the ground consulting, the team at Soil Regen can assist you on your journey, from beginning to end.
Meet The Owners
Meet The Team
Jimmy Emmons
Oklahoma
Soil health, grazing, cover crop, and conservation expert. Jimmy is currently the Coordinator for Mentoring at the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and previous Regional Coordinator for FPAC in OK, TX, NM, CO and KS. He and his wife are the owners and operators of Emmons Farms. Jimmy is the Vice-President of No-Till on the Plains.
Michael Thompson
Kansas / Nebraska
Michael farms in Furnas County, NE and Norton County, KS. He is an expert in no-till, cover crops, heritage grain production and grazing in arid climates. His focus on grazing, cover crops and diversity on his farmland has helped to grow his organic matter to 3 percent and keep chemical-resistant weeds at bay. Michael is the President of No-Till on the Plains.
David Brandt
Ohio
The father of regenerative agriculture. David and his family farm in central Ohio's Fairfield County. He began no-till farming in 1971 and has been using cover crops since 1978. He is also growing non-gmo and open pollinated varieties for use in milling farm to consumer products.
Adam Chappell
Arkansas
Adam is a regenerative corn, soybean, rice and cotton farmer in Arkansas. He is a well respected expert on weed suppression through cover crops, improving ROI, and non-GMO crop production.
Seth Watkins
Iowa
Established by his Great Grandfather Shambaugh in 1848 Seth Watkins is the fourth generation of his family to care for Pinhook Farm located near Clarinda, IA. Today, Pinhook Farm is home to a herd of Angus cattle, several hives of honey bees, a small flock of Katahdin sheep, and five laying hens. In addition to caring for livestock, Seth is a TedX Speaker, serves as a United Nations Food Systems Champion, and serves on the Iowa USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee.
RESEARCH
AND DESIGN
Design and implementation of product and practice utilization. Optimization of soil health and biomass metrics, as a more holistic way of measuring the productivity of the land. Soil, vegetation and ecosystem analysis.
